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Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
CATHOLIC FAIR.

The following contributions haze been
made to the Catholic fair which will be
held during holidays:
Bush a Grover, meat Sl.00; Mrs Bulla,
PLAGUE hand painting; Caswell Spangler,
tinware sL00; Bon Ton Bakery, two cakes;
W. e. 1itzel, marble statue; Hyde x Hum
bic, goods $500; Mrs. kimmerle, cash $1.o0;
Lidden & Willis, candy; Gail grocery, 25c;
cash, SOC: ketchner Bros, meat, S1.00;
Smith & Miller, meat, Slo0; Wm. White,
feed store, 25c; Minnie Wood, tidy; r. +.
Rowley, merchandise, soc; Mr. Wagner,
grocery. tea; NJ A. Schiller, cash, 25e; NJ.
CahiH, cash 25c and head wrap; Mrs. Gard
ner. cash 25c: T. Stucca, Famous. muff-
ler: Mamma Burns, ten yards of
ribbon; Miss Brown, cake; Z.
c. Lewis, cake; Mr.. Smith, grocery, candy;
Nelson's bargain house, two large dolls,
81; Cotter Bros, nuts; Frank y. Cooper,
nice bottle of cologne; Miss II. Dimes;
slipper case; Gray & Hoffman. velvet
brush; H. c. eager, some article; Trade
Palace, embroidered child S cloak.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
GREAT COMBINATION.

In imitation of their illustrious proto-
type, the daughter of Rameses, who tshed
Moses out of his basket in the Nile and
cared for him in tenderest solicitude, so
the kings daughters that dwell on the
banks of the Nile of America are now
laboring with busy hands, far into the
night, to rescue from the bulrushes of OBJ
livion a thousand babies with eyes as
bright and faces more clean than those OF
the ancient infants. At the Lewis academy
on Friday night and all day Saturday and
Saturdaysnight of this week they will hold
"a dolls fair, where may be purchased a
baby of any nationality on earth, black,
white, brindle or speckled; short, tall,
broad lean or pulpy; male, female or any
other SEX high-prieed, low-priced;' dressed
or undressed, and all the proceeds to go for
missionary purposes.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
SURPRISED.

At the residence of DR.. A I. Hobbs, 49,
Campbell ave. an elegant surprise party
was given in honor of the birthday of his
charming daughter, Miss Vesta. The
evening was spent in a most enjoyable
manner and in due time an elegant repast
was served of the choicest fruits and deli
CAGES the season affords Among those
present were: Mr.. Snively and Miss Lucy,
Mr. Metcalf and Miss Boggs, Mr.. Ploughe
and Miss Simpson; Mr.. Glaze and Miss
Downs. Mr. Lucy and Miss Barnett, MIR.
Davis and Miss Young, Mr.. Laughlin and
sisters, Ella and Laura, Mr.. Boyle and
Miss Palmer, Misses Leonard and Nc
Pherson and Messrs. Wilson and Mont
gomery,
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
DIED.

Mr.. William Mounts died last night
near midnight at his residence on Market
street. between First and Second streets.
He was born in Pennsylvania on the 18th
of December, 1897, and had he lived until
next Sunday he would have been ninety
years old, and at his death was the oldest
man in the county. The funeral will take
place next Saturday; hour yet to be deter
mined He hes son living in this city, a
daughter, Mrs. Kimel at Clearwater, q
son, l.. c., at Oak Hill, Illinois, and an
other son at TT. Smith, Arkansas. They
are expected to be in attendance at the
funeral.
Mr.. Mounts had lived in Wichita fol
sixteen years and was a highly respected
citizen. He has been confined to his room
over "A wear.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
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SCOTTISH RITE MASONRY.

Wichita Chapter, Rose Croix, a. and \.
S. r. NJ, at regular convocation last
night at their beautifully furnished hall
in the Friend building, conferred the fif-
teenth, sixteenth, seventeenth and eigh-
teenth degrees upon the following candi-
dates: d. A Mitchell, J. p Allen, II. C.
Sluss T. Jewell, A Steele, r. A. Hall, &,
VI. Jones c. A. Walker, g. 1. Ross, J. IL
Alley, C. w. Biting O. ID. Barnes. T. Ross
II. L. Goodrow. J. II. Mccall, w. H
Sternberg, o. B. Stocker. VI. J. Oliver, j
L. Oldham, prominent citizens of Wichita
and f. L, TiIlinghast, OF Clearwater.
After the conferring of the degree q
sumptuous banquet was served in the large
and attractive banqueting hall of ths
order
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
TRT M TROC BILE.

Yesterday afternoon man or the name
of Harvel was arrested by the police
authorities upon complaint of Q coiored
man. Sidney Norwood, who said he had
broken open his trunk and carried away
some jewelry, money and two razors- The
offense being grand larceny and beyond
the jurisdiction of the police judge Harvel
was turned over to the state authorities
and was given hearing before Judge
Walker. In default OF the necessary boud
be wss sent TO the county iaiA
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
A PLEASANT CONCERT.

The concert last evening at the Dodge
Avenue Presbyterian church, by the choir
of the First Presbyterian church, was an
enjoyable affair. A good audience was
present, who showed their cordial appreci-
alton of the entertainment. Mr.. Hatneld
sang "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep"
and Mr.. Caldwell "a Rare Old Plant IS
the Ivy Green" Miss Gray's solo was en-
Enthusiastically applauded, and Miss Hewitt,
by special request added a piano solo to
the second part of the program. The
folloxyiup il the Oroorarn.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
MARRIED..

A very unique wedding occurred yester-
day at o'clock a m. IN the north part OF
the city Prof Steffe, formerly principal
of the Wichita High school, was united in
marriage to Miss Eva Bates, at the home
of her parents. Rev. J. d. Hewitt per-
formed the wedding ceremony, and after
congratulations, the assembled guests sat
down to an elegant wedding breakfast
The bride and groom left On the O'Clock
a. m. train for their home IN Coldwater,
this state, where Mr.. StefTe has been 10
Gated during the last two years. The love
and good wishes of many friends follow
them. The EAGLE joins the hosts of
friends of the fair bride and the gallant
groom in wishing them long and happy
life. It is written that
1.-The maid that loves
Goes out to sea upon shatter'd plank :.
And puts her trust in miracles for safety
But Cowper said with as much truth
and more sentiment:
Domestic happiness, thou only bliss
OF Paradise that has survived the fall. :"
KRUGER-ToY.
On the 18th inst, by Rev. j. W. Love, at
the Ohio house, this city, Mr.. Robert b.
| Kruger to Miss Katie Toy, both of Wich-
! tia, Kan.
There were present a large number OF
boarders and friends of the contracting
parties, all of whom enjoyed the occasion
hugely, especially the supper furnished by
Mrs Hovey, the proprietress of the house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kruger left at 7:s0 for short
wedding trip north, to visit relatives OF the
bride, while the gentleman friends of the
groom remained to reflect npon their sad
| lot as bachelors and solace their hearts By
smoking fine cigars at their married
! chum's expense.
| BLEVINS-BARKER.
In the parlor of the probate court yester
| day forenoon Judge Thomas united IN mar
riage Mr. l. Blevins, of Cherryvale, and
Miss Maggie l. Barker, OF Haysville.
wALLACE-HAwKES.
Mr. G. w. Wallace and Mrs. Jane
Hawkes. were yesterday afternoon unltec
in marriage by Justice Barrett at his ofilct
in the Aldrich and Brown building.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
FROM THE EAST,

Joseph Morris is back from the east re-
tanning still his faith in the great city of
Kansas Business, more especially in man
ufacturing centers, he says, is quite lively.
This fact he thinks is what causes the
stringency of money matters in the west;
the manufacturers requiring all the money
that can be obtained from the banks in
order to kee their manufactures going.
As soon as the dividends are declared. and
most of the corporations will do this the
first of the year, money will be sent to the
west in amount sufficient TO relieve all
financial distress that MY exist
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
THE EQUITABLE BUILDING AND LOAN.

The Equitable Building and Loan asso-
citation report stock issued up to date
amounting to s50,0o0. The officers of the
company are very much encouraged at their
success so far. The board of directors con-
sists of r. ". Mcfarland 4. T. Carpenter,
Oscar DeLong, G.. w. Ceilings, g. 5. Cole,
J. T Figg, b. s Garrison, l.. VI. Cox and
r. H. Mater Officers; r. VI. Mcfarland,
president; j. I. Figg, vice-president ~
F. Carpenter, treasurer; G. s Cole, secre-
tary, and G w. Collinger, attorney. Mr..
Ceilings is one of the leading men Of that
business in the city, having organized two
other companies here In the last four years.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
A OuEER QUESTION.

Mr. J. Giles Smith yesterday received
letter from his brother in Illinois, in which
the very remarkable question was pro
pounded. rs Wichita bustedF" The
writer went on to state that it was circu-
lated in that section that Wichita had
gone under very badly. The part of the
letter referring to Wichita made j. Giles
smile, and he says he will in few days
answer everything by sending him paper
giving statistics of business here, which he
thinks will be pointer.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
ANOTHER CHURCH ORGANIZATION.

There will be meeting of all persons
interested in the organization of Meth
odist Protestant church in Wichita, at the
residence of Charles Collet, No. TT Allen
avenue, near Oak street. on Friday evening
next. Rev. Luce of that denomination
has been some days in the city, calling on
those who were members of that church
at other places, but fears there are some
whom he has not been able to find. All
are earnestly invited TO this meeting.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
FRISCO ENGINEERS.

One Of the Frisco engineering corps, In
charge of f. A Hipolite, and comprising
f. A Hipolite, W. ;. Pollard, Matt Lucy,
Thos. l. Attaway, II. R. Abrams, Geo. L.
Dichey. II. Keiton, Lewis Sweitzer. John
Dean, were in the city at the Manhattan
yesterday. They were part of the same
corps that passed through the city last
summer TO work on a southern extension
Of this line. AT present they ara en- route
for St. Louis. there TO await further orders
from the company.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
THE SIXTEENTH ANNIVERSARY.

Tuesday evening there was pleasant
social gathering at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Williams on Fern avenue, West
Side. The occasion was the sixteenth
anniversary of their marriage, and their
friends and neighbers to the number OF
seventy-f1ve called to celebrate the event
with them. The evening passed most
delightfully."- with music, games, dancing
and the enjoyment of an elegant repast.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
wOMAN,S MEETING.

All who desire to learn something OF the
science of government should be out 10 the
meeting this afternoon at 3 o'clock sharp
The election of officers will take place
after which short address "Our State
and National Officers, will be given by
one of the members. The sociatic method
of learning will be strictly adhered TO and
much benefit may be expected Don
forget the place and hour, Occidental par
lors o'clock sharp.
(roNzIT~TEF + - 4
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
OFFICERS ELECT.

at the last regular meeting of Garfield
Post the following officers and delegates
were elected for the ensuing year:
c. F. Martin. p. 6.
W. p Campbell A V. c.
Thos Dillon, J. V. c.
II. T. Kramer, q. VI.
l.. y. Woodcock- o. d.
y. f. Harmon, Chaplain.
II Owens, Surgeon.
w. y Richey, Q. c..
Delegates 10 Department Encampment.
L. y Woodcock, j. A Doran, j. Il Ask
and II. L. Taylor The delegates were IN
structed 20 present the name of Comraae
B. II. Downing 10 the eneampment as a
candidate for senior vice commander aud
use every honorable means 10 secure his
election
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
WILL INCREAsE CAPACITY.

The employees of the Wichita Steam Stone
works will be given a few days rest before
putting in foundations for the Dold pack
ing establishment In the few days lay on
some additional machinery viii be added
to the plant increasing its working Ca
pacity From the day work was com
menced there has been no let up, and at
times running day and night.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT.

The clerks of the city will hold meet
ing next Friday night at the establishment
of Cole & Jones, at which time constltu-
ton and bylaws for clerks protective
association will be reported. The object
of the association is to bring about the
closing of all business houses at O'Clock
in the evening, giving the employees the
benefit of the evenings for social enjoy
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
NOTICE.

An important meeting of the Shippers
Bureau is called for Friday p. ~. sharp,
in board of Grade rooms, corner Douglas
and Main. up stairs Mr.. McNair, com
missioner, will make full report as to rates.
The bureau should assemble TO a man and
an usually full attendance is hoped for.
You have paid your money, now come and
learn what has been done.
T. B. THRELKELD, Sec.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
WICHITA GUN CLUB.

The regular weekly shoot of the Wichi-
ia Gun Club took place on the club ground
in Riverside park yesterday afternoon,
notwithstanding the disagreeable weather
a goodly number of Nimrods were present.
The scores are not up to the average which
is accounted for by the fact that the wind
was blowing gale and directly in the
face of the shooters making it very difficult
to do much execution. The following is
the score at Is single and pair of Blue
Rocks:
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
CHURCH ORGANIZED.

Ann Z. church building will be erected
on Waco avenue, near Thirteenth street at
an early date. Trustees for the new
church were elected yesterday and are as
follows: George W. Clement, Jr., c. L.
Davidson, II. K Tuller, A. II. Reed and
\. f. Harmon.
Contract for the building viii be awarded
in a few weeks
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

In winding up our home-welcome to
Col Stewart, we wrote: Thou Bethlehem
of Judea,n and, so wrote the old prophet.
but one of the corps of Intelligent COM
positors, who have no more use for a
prophet than they have for an editorial or
letter dated Jerusalem, sunk our senti-
ment in a meaningless blunder which
escaped the eye of the proof reader, as did
two other blunders of minor Importance
in the same article.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
W. b. c.

The meeting of the Boat Club last eyen-
ing at the auditors Office was quite well
attended.
The reports of the various committees
were received. All the boats were re-
ported to be properly stored away for the
winter. Everything indicated that this
popular club was in very prosperous con-
Il;
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

W. B. Craig, proprietor of the Mankato,
Mimi, stone works, who has been here
several days looking up the plans and
specifications of the government building
preparatory to putting in a bid, left for
home last evening. The Mankato En-
pire stone works furnishes some of the
finest stone work in the United States.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

Hon. l. l.. Morrison, prominent lawyer
OF Central Illinois, whose home is at Jack
sonville, called yesterday in company with
City Attorney James L. Dyer. Mr.. NJ.
was Mr., Dyer's preceptor in law and the
two are warm personal friends. Mr.. Nor
rison had been out 10 Winfield on buSi-
ness, and concluded he must runup and
see the new metropolis of the west.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
ACCIDENT.

Mr.. Donehue, of Bell PIaine, was in the
city yesterday and fell on the sidewaikEln'
front of the Idlewild restaurant dislocat-
ing his shoulder blade. DR.. Shuts was
called, who replaced it.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

4 big manufacturing concern at Nun
Gle, Indiana, writes to Mayor Allen that
they are looking towards Wichita with d
view Of locating. Their letter embodying
q proposition has been referred to the
board of trade.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

The Burton car. company will today re-
ceiye over the Santa Fe eighteen of their
cars and will let them remain for some
time upon the Rock Island track. Nine
are the new range cars the other the do
roeSfic
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

H L. Taylor, of the Omaha Republican,
who is visiting his brother Lee, called yes
terday. Mr.. Taylor reports Omaha all
right, fiourishing and happy, but matters
a little close AIr. Taylor was here four
years ago, and acknowledges that the
Wichita of then has disappeared and its
place been taken by city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

Last night near II o'clock lively set to
took place on North Main. The partici-
pants, four men, retired all more or less
injured three especially bearing upon
their faces marks of the conflict.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

Mrs Perry Hood arrived yesterday from
a six months visit to Vincinnes, Indiana,
among relatives. She reports very pleas
ant visit, but is glad TO get back TO
Wichita.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY Oh

Holiday umbrellas with solid gold heads
holiday umbrellas with solid silver heads. ele-
CANT mufhers, beautiful handkerchiefs, warm
hosiery, downey blankets ladies hand bags,
silver mounted pooket-books, fur setts, fur
muffs, fur boas. The most elegant display at
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

\. H. Moffett, general southwestern
passenger agent of the Rock Island, h. II.
Firth, travelling passenger agent of the
same road, and p. z. Humphrey, general
western passenger agent of the Erie, Were
in the city Yesterday
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

The sale of seats for the Emma Abbott
operas, Friday and Saturday, still con-
tinues, and Honest Little Emma" is
promised as warm a welcome as last year.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

Yesterday forenoon horse hitched to
an express wagon came rushing down
Fourth avenue, but was stopped at the
crossing of Douglas and held until the ap
pearance of the driver.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
THE CDIRTS.

Robert Smith was brought In from the
country upon a warrant sworn out by Miss
y. a. Porter, charging him with disturb
ing her peace.
George Williams and Frank McCaskey
accompanied Constable Cone mp from
Derby They were both accused Of dis
pensing the ardent contrary TO law, 'and
in default OF 500 bail were sent 20 the
county Jail to await trial on the 18th
In the evening John Doe from the city
was called upon 10 explain a similar Of
fensa alleged 20 have been committed by
him
Against r NJ. Harvel stood the charge
Of grand larceny. Sidney Norwood, a
colored man, said the accused had taken a
gold ring. chain, watch and some money.
the whole aInInounting to s2.5. Hazel
failed TO explain any Of the charges. and,
50 was held IN a bond Of $50 TO answer al
the next term OF the District Court 70 the
charge Of grand larceny.
glsoBAIE COURT
Marriage hcenssa were yesterday issued
60 the following.
q. W. Wallace and Jane Hawkins, both
Of Butler county: ". j. Blsvins. Of Cherry
dale and Margie T. Barker, Of HaysviIie.
l.. f. Reyaslds asd MINIS psissz, both oi
W;shIsA
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

The cooking main last night was well at
tended. Eight matches were fought and
all OF them gave good satisfaction.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

Carpenters We're yesterday engaged in
putting in the fronts of the store rooms Oh
the south side of the Sedgwick building.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

l.. G. Whittier has shipped to his timber
claim in Scott county fifteen bushels of
good waluuts.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

L. r. Kennedy has bought out the drug
and queensware store of L.. G. Wood on
North Main.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

Don't forget the invitation to visit the
new boot and shoe factory today, over on
Princess addition. The trip will repay
anyone who has the time. Ladies are
especially invited. Two ears will leave
the corner of Main and Douglas at 1880.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

Not one case up before his honor, Judge
Dixon of the police court, yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

Miss Clara Forester has returned from
Saratoga, Wyoming, where she has been
visiting friends and relatives for few
weeks
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

VIM Rath, TT. Worth; NJ. G. Jones,
Haysville; Thos. Claffy, st. Louis; and f.
Sieben, Kansas City, are at the Hotel Gan
dOlfo.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
PERSONAL.

Misses Ella Taggart and Ella Riggs
teachers of the Burton school, spent yes
terday in the city visiting the public
schools
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-05
Helping the Editor Ont.

A clerical looking gentleman entere|
an Austin newspaper Office, and draw
ing out concealed document, said /
the editor:
II am soliciting for a high-toae|
gentleman of refinement and intell1
gence. He is sadly in need of mone1
but he is too proud to let the pub!1
know it,"
"lou don't say sol" said the cdltc|
with animation.
II am hopeful of securing quite
handsome little sum-"
"You say this unfortunate man
very intelligent, highly cultivated an
all that sort of thing?" Il
"That's just the kind of q man he Is
And too proud to beg?"
The minister nodded.
"My dear friend, 1 appreciate !Fol|
delicacy. You have described my coy
dition precisely, but I had no idea
had enlisted your sympathy so stronsl]
that you would take up a collectlO7
It's all right. Just as soon as YOU 81
$40 or SIS together, bring it in to ls|
and I'll give you a receipt for it. u N
bless you, my noble friend! ana \
gently pushed the visitor, who expee .S11
to tap the editor for 81. out into ~
street, where he, after gazing atoIa1
in dazed sort Of way, kept on IL u
mission of mercy.
"One good turn deserves anotnett;ll
remarked the editor, as he resumed II
seat. "The man came to help me 1 or1
and [ helped him out. "-1e10s '''
i71gs.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-05
Very Green Peas.

Men are usually the historians of a
country, and their works are apt to
overlook the part taken by women in
making history. For years after we
had become great nation, only tradi
ton chronicled the deeds of the women
of the Revolution, or told how much
they suffered to gain peace and pros
perity for their children's children.
Mrs. Fremont preserves. in her "Sou-
venirs of My Time" one of these old
traditions, which tells what that war
brought to her great-grandmother who
carried to her grave king Georges
mark, long cut on her forehead from
the knife thrown by an Indian in the
British service.
One day several English officers, of the
brutal Col. Tarleton's command rode
up to her house and demanded food for
themselves and their men. She DO
itely requested them to dismount, saw
ing it would take an hour to prepare
dinner, and sent them to the bedrooms
to make their toilet.
At dinner she appeared in her best
damask gown and petticoat One of
the officers, a sur]y, ill-bred man, see
ing That the peas were very green
they had been boiled with lettuce to
add to their green color--rudely ex-
claimed: II believe, madam, YOU
mean to poison us; that is the meaning
of all your fine airs!
The lady made no reply, save to send
for her youngest daughter. Taking
the little girl on her lap, she quietly
fed her with the peas. Then turning
to the officers, she said, with impressive
dignity: "You may feel safe now,
gentlemen. Whoever eats at my table,
invited or not invited, has my best.
My husband, my young sons, NV
brothers, are all in the Rebel army, and
l pray for their success and your de-
feat, but you will receive no harm from
me.-~Ioa1tNs Companion.